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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-22-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 291
Posted By EDGE

Re: Need help tightening transmission lines to 700r4

Be careful how far you lower it. The distributor is very close to the firewall. Doesn't take much to hit and damage it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 468
Posted By EDGE

Re: Wierd ticking problem

In my case the sound doesn't last long enough to track it down.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 468
Posted By EDGE

Re: Wierd ticking problem

Oh I know. The ticking drives me up the wall but mine does go away once it's running for about a minute. Maybe I have to much lifter preload on one of them, I don't know. But I think by the book it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 468
Posted By EDGE

Re: Wierd ticking problem

I run and have for years, Mobil 15W40. Why don't you try that and see if it changes anything?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,419
Posted By EDGE

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

Thats the beauty of this. They are something different to everyone, and I think that's fantastic.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 468
Posted By EDGE

Re: Wierd ticking problem

I have the ticking as well but it goes away about a minute after starting a cold engine. I'm running flo-tek heads and scorpion 1.6 rockers with Johnson lifters. I'm thinking maybe 1 lifter isn't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,419
Posted By EDGE

Re: Whats respectable street performance in 2024?

To me it doesn't matter. Slow or fast.... whatever. That's not why I have mine and I've had it since 1997. Toyed with it since day 1. Sure there's a lot faster out there but in my opinion they're...
Forum: Interior
04-12-2024, 05:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 234
Posted By EDGE

Re: Redline shift boot

Your wheel looks amazing. What's the turnaround time? I'm going to send them mine.
Forum: Interior
04-11-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 234
Posted By EDGE

Re: Redline shift boot

It's quite a nice product
Forum: Interior
04-11-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 234
Posted By EDGE

Redline shift boot

Just got my real leather shift boot and e-brake cover
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from Redline....
Forum: Electronics
04-07-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 749
Posted By EDGE

Re: Need some alternator clarification

So is there something that can be adapted to the 87 on the drivers side? The 87 was clocked on the centerline.
Forum: Electronics
04-07-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 749
Posted By EDGE

Re: Need some alternator clarification

I believe I saw that but it looked to be an 88 or later where the alt was on the passenger side. Mines an 87.
Forum: Electronics
04-06-2024, 11:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 749
Posted By EDGE

Need some alternator clarification

I'd like to upgrade my alternator to 140 amps. Been looking at different ones from Powermaster and others. I'm confused with the "1 wire compatible" descriptions on them. I have the stock 3 wire...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-06-2024, 09:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 900
Posted By EDGE

Re: Midwest Chassis subframe connectors

Do you have to pull the interior out to weld in the UMI's?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-06-2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 900
Posted By EDGE

Re: Midwest Chassis subframe connectors

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Awesome. That's what they look like installed
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-06-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 900
Posted By EDGE

Re: Midwest Chassis subframe connectors

82-92 Camaro / Firebird Inner Subframe Connectors, BLACK, Heidts (Alston's) - Hawks Third Generation (hawksmotorsports.com)...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-06-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 900
Posted By EDGE

Re: Midwest Chassis subframe connectors

Thanks for the clarification. So you basically have two different sets of subframe connectors installed. Are they just run along side the rocker or stitched to the pinch weld? I have T-tops as well...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-05-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 900
Posted By EDGE

Re: Midwest Chassis subframe connectors

I have Alston as well. What do you mean you added the UMI outers? Curious what you did.
Forum: Interior
04-04-2024, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 203
Posted By EDGE

Re: Hatch Pull Down Problems

The hatch switch is probably tripped. When you put it back together did you notice the switch position? The hatch motor shaft has two small ears on it and that switch lever sits between those ears....
Forum: TPI
04-03-2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 523
Posted By EDGE

Re: Need help on connector for 1987 iroc

Was going to suggest to check that temp sensor. I have an 87 350 TPI, I'll doublecheck mine tomorrow. Was also going to suggest speed sensor connection but I can't remember if it was two prong like...
Forum: Interior
04-02-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 164
Posted By EDGE

Custom leather shift boot retainer

I was trying to find something to keep the shift boot up against the shift knob. Hated the slop. I have a Pro 5.0 shifter. Nothing was available so I made my own from a Honda dirt bike axle nut that...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 771
Posted By EDGE

Re: Is there a noticeable difference with an aftermarket torque arm?

Thanks for the info. Definitely going with the cross member relocation mount vs the shackle. I'll lose my mind with the banging and I'm not racing the car.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-30-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 771
Posted By EDGE

Re: Is there a noticeable difference with an aftermarket torque arm?

Now it all makes sense. BMR and UMI have the setups I'm looking for. Thanks for clearing that up. Strange though that the adjustable ones are cheaper than the fixed ones. You'd think that would be...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 771
Posted By EDGE

Re: Is there a noticeable difference with an aftermarket torque arm?

So that UMI I posted, is that considered a shackle mount? Maybe this is the way to go...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 771
Posted By EDGE

Re: Is there a noticeable difference with an aftermarket torque arm?

skinny z great info! Thanks. That's what I thought, the tunnel mount uses an auxiliary cross member. So that Hawks one I'm looking at is indeed a TA relocation mount style off the cross member. They...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-29-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 771
Posted By EDGE

Re: Is there a noticeable difference with an aftermarket torque arm?

So that one has the torque arm go to a point level with the cross member a bit behind it. There's another cross member that has a bracket on top of the cross member and to the side of the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 771
Posted By EDGE

Re: Is there a noticeable difference with an aftermarket torque arm?

Now I'm confused. The one in that link runs down the tunnel like the stock one and mounts to the cross member. Are the ones that mount to the tunnel not considerably shorter?
Forum: Interior
03-28-2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 103
Posted By EDGE

Turn signal stock. Running the wire.

So I changed my broken stock. That was a lesson in patience. Not sure how some of you did it but there was no way come Hell or high water that wire was going to snake through as there's a rectangular...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 771
Posted By EDGE

Re: Is there a noticeable difference with an aftermarket torque arm?

That's what I figured that UMI one was going to do. Relocate the mount to the crossmember.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 771
Posted By EDGE

Re: Is there a noticeable difference with an aftermarket torque arm?

Looking at this setup: 82-92 Camaro/Firebird Tunnel Mounted Torque Arm- Fits 700R4 & T5 Transmissions, UMI Performance - Hawks Third Generation (hawksmotorsports.com)...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 771
Posted By EDGE

Re: Is there a noticeable difference with an aftermarket torque arm?

Mine is purely a street machine. I'll never race it. But that little T5 is stressed enough without the torque arm. I'll eventually swap it for a TKO. I suppose I don't need anything drag rated...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 771
Posted By EDGE

Re: Is there a noticeable difference with an aftermarket torque arm?

Thanks for the input. I'm probably somewhere in the neighborhood of the high 300's
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-28-2024, 06:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 771
Posted By EDGE

Is there a noticeable difference with an aftermarket torque arm?

Was thinking of upgrading to the hawks kit that comes with the new crossmember that moves the front mount off the T5 tail shaft. Wondering if there's a noticeable difference. Also, I have Pro Kits...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 251
Posted By EDGE

Re: T5 Shiftboot retainer

LOL I know, that thing was a Bus shifter
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 251
Posted By EDGE

Re: T5 Shiftboot retainer

I'm likely just being picky. I'm going to try a custom piece to hold it up and if it works I'll put up some pics. You are right, the stock shifter had a ring on it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 251
Posted By EDGE

Re: T5 Shiftboot retainer

Really, it was just a sloppy mess like that?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 251
Posted By EDGE

Re: T5 Shiftboot retainer

I'm referring to securing the leather boot to the bottom of the shift knob. It's sloppy and always falls down. Usually is a jam nut type of setup. I think i'll fabricate something.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 251
Posted By EDGE

T5 Shiftboot retainer

I have the Pro 5.0 shifter from Hawks. M16X1.5. What are you using for a shift boot retainer? Can't seem to find any in that size.
Forum: Body
03-20-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 127
Posted By EDGE

Re: DD9 mirror glass

That may work. Thanks for the link
Forum: Body
03-20-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 127
Posted By EDGE

Re: DD9 mirror glass

DD9 are the square Porsche style mirrors. Very rare.
Forum: Body
03-20-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 127
Posted By EDGE

DD9 mirror glass

Anyone know what car had the same glass or where the glass could be found? My mirror body is fine, the glass itself is cracked.
Forum: Interior
03-17-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 264
Posted By EDGE

Re: DD8 mirror belt

Found these on Amazon. The one pack where they all look the same I used for the smaller pulley and took the smallest one from that mixed pack for the larger pulley. The mixed pack are square belts...
Forum: Interior
03-15-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 264
Posted By EDGE

Re: DD8 mirror belt

On the back of the mirror by the plug
Forum: Car Audio
03-15-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 464
Posted By EDGE

Re: Good spot to grab high current 12V for stereo

I have a setup that I'll send you a pic of tomorrow. I don't like those brass inserts myself. I find they don't get in deep enough and strip out. I screwed a junction block off to the side of the...
Forum: Interior
03-15-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 264
Posted By EDGE

DD8 mirror belt

Anyone know of a replacement or solution to a loose/stretched belt? My mirror motor spins and labors through a few cycles then starts getting better. Took a look and the belts fighting for grip....
Forum: Body
03-05-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 236
Posted By EDGE

Re: Not really sure what to adjust on these headlights

Got it sorted. Very tedious procedure though. There are about 9 bolts on that headlight unit that all can be adjusted. Plus the hood stops on the front as well. The headlight doors themselves can be...
Forum: TPI
03-05-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 418
Posted By EDGE

Re: What's the scoop on the various AFPR's?

I wonder if the disc
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Forum: TPI
03-05-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 418
Posted By EDGE

Re: What's the scoop on the various AFPR's?

So reason I was asking about AFPRs was I think I have an issue with mine. After SbFormula laboriously and quite graciously and effectively helped me tune my car, I discovered a fuel pressure anomaly...
Forum: TPI
03-03-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 418
Posted By EDGE

Re: What's the scoop on the various AFPR's?

Geez, how do you even plumb that thing in? Must be quite a few adapters involved.
Forum: TPI
03-02-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 418
Posted By EDGE

Re: What's the scoop on the various AFPR's?

Never mind. It's a 8mm, not a Philips. Not sure where I got the notion it was a screw head. Definitely would like the South Bay one but the shipping to Canada is ridiculous as are most things to this...
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